Saturday, December 28, 2013

I found a challenge where the name of it inspired me to create this card. It's at Chocolate, Coffee & Cards, and their sponsor is MilkCoffee, which is where this image is from as well. Thanks for the inspiration CC&C!

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Happy Sweet Sketch Wednesday No. 238-98!! The generous sponsor this week is Bugaboo Stamps and I just love this image! The Grand Prize winner this week will receive 7 digital stamps that equal $21.00 US.

Bugaboo Stamps Bio:

Everything That You Ever Wanted to Know About Bugaboo
Stamps: As if raising five children in the frozen land of the North was not
enough of a challenge, Jodie Mackrell decided to dip her cold little
Canadian toes into the world of papercrafting by opening an online store full
of her illustrations. That was two years ago. Today Bugaboo Stamps is one of the leading companies in
digital images, and we're still growing! From seriously snarky to sugary sweet
to sublimely soulful all the way over to the other side of the super sexy
spectrum, you're bound to find all that you need and more to create your paper
projects. Jodie works very hard to provide New Releases and Freebies every
week! If your taste runs to rubber (and you know who you
are), you can find Bugaboo Stamps stamps at Totally Stampalicious. And finally, join the Bugaboo Stamps DT for weekly challenges at Catch the Bug.

It's time for a bit of an announcement here; this will be the last Sweet Sketch Wednesday challenge, but fear not.....it will continue on Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 hosted by Sally, and I'm sure you will find all kinds of fun to come there!

The other part of this announcement is that I will not be continuing on the Design Team with them, and so this is a very bittersweet post for me. I adore the creators and sisters of SSW; Arlana, Nancy and Judi and I've been creating with them for longer than I can even remember right now. I have enjoyed it immensely and my Tuesday evenings just won't be the same rushing to be sure than the Wednesday post is scheduled and ready! The 3 of you will always be in my thoughts, and I do hope to remain in touch with each other.

To Sally and the rest of the Design Team, I think you are an awesome and creative bunch of gals that I have enjoyed getting to know, and I'd love to remain in touch with all of you as well! I wish you all much Peace & Luv in all of the creative endeavors that the future holds for you, and please stop by and visit my blog some time. If your travels ever bring you to Phoenix, please let me know!

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Hi there ~The current challenge at Hambo Hoedown is to craft with kraft....that being kraft paper of course, which is one of my favorite things to play with. There is lots of inspiration for the rest of the Hambo Design Team to stir up all kinds of creativity, so be sure to check them out and join us!So I'm sending some sweet Holiday thoughts your way in the hopes that you aren't as stressed out as I am! I do enjoy the holidays, but geez I put a lot on myself and the worst part is disappointing people, that doesn't make me feel very good at all. I hope everything is falling into place perfectly for all of you out there, and that you are enjoying preparing for the big day!

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

The generous sponsor of this week's sketch is DigiStamp Boutique, and the Grand Prize winner will receive 6 free digital images!

I'm already gearing up for Valentine's Day with this little cutie named Florence....what an adorable name!! Love her!

Be sure to check out the rest of the Design Team has created for your inspiration and join us!

All
images/designs are created and copyright owned by Sally-Ann Hancock. My
work means the world to me - it allows my passion to draw and create, to fit
with my family life too - often the inspiration for my designs. Hope you enjoy
as much as I enjoy creating.

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

I've got one from the archives for you today, as this one was made last year (I guess I was hoarding it) at one of our wonderful CTMH parties. Our group of crafty gals has the best CTMH Consultant ever!! Do I send it out this year, or keep it for myself?

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

I am an
Internet Technology Professional and an Artist. I always dreamed of being an
artist, but I found out quickly that I needed another field to support my
family so I pursued a Degree in Information Technology. I love to use Adobe
Photoshop, Illustrator and Fireworks to enhance my work.

I created a
character called Pattieboop and her cat named Allie. I have had so much fun
coming up with different images so I also created a site to sell them. You can
go to my store to find out more about Pattieboop & Allie. I know you will
just love them when you see them.

Pattieboop is an 11 year old girl who is very
opinionated. She was created by me, Pattie Gomez on September 7, 2009.
Pattieboop is an average 11 year old and she loves dressing up. She is very
petite in nature but stands tall because her mother always told her that “If
you stand tall you will one day become someone important”. Pattieboop always
remembers her mother’s words and makes sure she is noticed.

Pattieboop has a favorite pet named Allie.
Allie is a slender black cat and loves playing and spending time with Pattieboop.
Allie spends most of her days napping and her nights are spent getting in to
mischief…

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Amongst all
of the hustle and bustle this time of year, I hope you're taking some
time to have some fun too! I couldn't resist using some bright and
fresh colors with this little cutie!It's a good time to remind you to check out some of the Winter & Christmas images at Hambo Stamps available to make that special someone on your list smile!Digital Image - Bundled Up KidDigital Sentiment - Pig TangleCardstock - Stampin' UpDP - CTMHOther Stuff - ProMarkers, embossing folder, glitter, sequins, Cricut/Snowflakes-Artiste, twine, pop dots, edge distresser, glue.

Sunday, December 8, 2013

I like making coffee cards as much as I enjoy drinking it! This is one of those just for fun cards I like to have around. Lots of different papers, but it went together quickly.Have a great Sunday!Digital Image & Sentiment - DigiStamp BoutiqueKraft CardstockDP - Cosmo Cricket-Tea for Two 6x6Other Stuff - ProMarkers, edge distresser, flower punch, rhinestone, corner rounder, crochet thread, CTMH kraft border, pop dots, and glue.

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Are you shopping 'til your dropping yet? I did a little shopping last night right after work, which I think is the best time to go. The weekend mall traffic drives me just a little bit crazy. This gal looks like she's enjoying herself tho! Be safe out there!

The Grand Prize will be 2 of the 3 digital's that the Sweet Sketch Wednesday Design team have used this week. This is one of them and be sure to check out the SSW Challenge Blog to see the other two, and be inspired to join in on the fun!

Although Elisabeth illustrates for several stamp
companies, no one except Elisabeth Bell herself has a collection of sweet
digital stamps, this is a perfect way to get your instant gratification.

With a growing catalog of high-quality digi
stamps, Elisabeth offers a multitude of themes. Such as holidays, special
occasions, children's adorable characters, and just the everyday cuteness that
Elisabeth is famous for producing.

These Digi Stamps are available in
standard black and white line art, and are great for resizing, and rotating to
suite your needs.

Inspiration, by her very own Design Team, is
posted, and shared daily, on Elisabeth’s “Digi Bells Blog” using Elisabeth
Bell’s digital art.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Who wouldn't love a good holiday novel with a handmade bookmark? There's a new

challenge at Hambo Hoedown starting today, so hop on over to check out all of the fun that the rest of the Design Team and I have for you, find out the challenge details, and join us! This is going to be a blast!